The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V and the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V with a length of 68mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's 70mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, 63% (222g) lighter than the Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V's weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
The Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a 60mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V:
And these are the 60mm filters that we recommend for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Hasselblad X2D, Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Hasselblad X1D for the Hasselblad X Mount and , and for the Leica TL Mount.
Focal Range
Hasselblad XCD 38mm F2.5 V is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 38mm.
On the other hand, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.